By Frances Richards, Contributor To put it simply, excess voltage drop can reduce the operating efficiency of motors, lights, appliances, and other electrical equipment. If too much voltage is lost while passing through wires, equipment may not function properly, or at all. For certain equipment such as pumps, large motors, or machines that use compressors, […]
How do time-of-flight sensors work?
Using the time-of-flight (ToF) principle, a ToF sensor measures the distance between the sensor and an object. The sensor emits a signal that is reflected off an object and then detects the time for a round trip to occur. Typically, either light or sound waves can provide the transmitted signal. In either case, the distance […]
A complete guide to modular connectors
最早在1960年代和becoming more publicly available in the early 1970s, modular connectors were born out of necessity to provide a more simple, “modular” interconnection system for phone systems, data networks, and low-speed serial connections. During that same timeframe, the FCC developed a registration system for modular connectors, known as Registered Jacks […]
Weld Pad Surface Temperature Thermocouple Probe
The Sensor Connection a division of Harold G. Schaevitz Industries, has expanded its sensor products by offering their Weld Pad Surface Temperature Thermocouple Probe. Designed for use in industrial applications to measure surface temperature by way of attachment via weld, braze, or clamp. The Weld Pad Surface Temperature Thermocouple Probe is flexible to easily form […]
Autonomously driving robotic assistance system for automated coil creel placement
Due to industry standard 4.0, digitalization, automation, and networking of systems and facilities are becoming the predominant topics in production and thus also in logistics. Industry 4.0 pursues the increasing optimization of processes and workflows in favor of productivity and flexibility and thus the saving of time and costs. Robotic systems have become the driving […]
Series 423 M16 connectors for interference-prone, space-constrained applications
binder USA announced a new short version of its popular series 423 M16 connector. These compact shieldable cable plugs and sockets, each with cable clamp, are available in 10 solder and 5 crimp male and female versions to suit various pin counts. They are ideal for applications where space is tight and IP67-level protection is […]
Increased connectivity options with waterproof IP67 RP-TNC connectors
Amphenol RF is pleased to announce the expansion of the popular miniature-sized TNC interface with an additional reverse polarity (RP) configuration. This straight cable mount RP-TNC plug is designed for the popular LMR-240 low loss cable and is engineered to meet all IP67 specifications in the mated and unmated conditions. RP-TNC connectors are ideal for […]
BNC right-angle plug cable assemblies simplify connections in small spaces
Amphenol RF is pleased to announce the expansion of our popular BNC cable assembly series with a unique configuration that employs strain relief boots on either end of the cable. This BNC straight to right‐angle plug assembly boasts additional reinforcement to the joints to prevent damage in applications that require frequent mating and unmating. The […]
New 9155 series 1.27 mm pitch board-to-board battery connectors
Kyocera AVX has further expanded its well-proven portfolio of battery connectors for board-to-board and battery pack integration applications with the release of a new fine-pitch connector series designed for medical, industrial, and networking applications. The newest additions to this product portfolio, which already offered the broadest selection of standard battery connectors currently available on the […]
Multiflex 512 PUR UL/CSA drag chain-rated cable receives NEK 606 approval
Helukabel recently announced that its Multiflex 512-PUR UL/CSA and its shielded variant (Multiflex 512-C-PUR UL/CSA) are now certified according to the internationally recognized Norwegian Electrotechnical Committee (NEK) standard TS 606, which defines the requirements for halogen-free cables that are resistant to drilling mud. This approval is found primarily in applications associated with the oil and […]
Dinkle Connectors provide effortless connections and inline splicing
町洋国际宣布增加0229 Series portfolio of connectors, used to provide pluggable connectivity between wires for inline splicing, and from wires to PCBs. These connectors are compactly designed for installation in constrained spaces, and they are available in mating plug designs with various pin counts of up to 40 poles. They are […]
How the digital-interface standards for cables and connectors are changing
CoaXPress (CXP) is a popular, digital-interface standard developed for high-speed transmission of data, videos, and still images. This interface was introduced in 2008 and has been used in industrial automation for years, with advanced machine vision and robotics applications following suit. It has been driven by reliability and simplicity, which includes its cables and connectors. […]
Advanced MEMS sensors from STMicroelectronics power-up the onlife era
STMicroelectronics is introducing its third generation of MEMS sensors. The new sensors enable the next leap in performance and features for consumer mobiles and smart industries, healthcare, and retail. MEMS technology is the cornerstone of the robust and chip-sized motion and environmental sensors that drive the intuitive context-aware features of today’s smartphones and wearables. ST’s latest […]
What sensor measurements are made using buoys?
Buoys were historically employed as simple mechanical structures to identify a safe navigation route or mark hazards such as reefs and below the surface rocks. The addition of battery and lights brought an electrical aspect to them and increased their visibility at night. These days a buoy can be part of the Internet of Things […]
How is biomarker sensing expanding?
Pathogens, infectious agents that cause disease, can include microscopic viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Both biomarkers and biosensors can detect and identify pathogenic agents. After using biomarkers to measure and detect pathogenic factors and assess biological conditions., drugs can be delivered to the target tissue so that other tissues are not damaged. Biomarkers are widely […]
ToF sensor maps 3D surfaces
STMicroelectronics has announced a new family of high-resolution Time-of-Flight sensors that bring advanced 3D depth imaging to smartphones and other devices. The 3D family debuts with the VD55H1. This sensor maps three-dimensional surfaces by measuring the distance to over half a million points. Objects can be detected up to five meters from the sensor, and even further […]
Stainless-steel pressure sensors handle 0 kPa to 100 MPa range
CUI Devices’ Sensors Group announced the addition of pressure sensors to its product portfolio. Offering absolute, gauge, and sealed gauge pressure types, these pressure sensors based on piezo technology feature analog or digital I2C outputs and pressure ranges from 0 kPa up to 100 MPa. All PS series models are temperature compensated and housed in stainless steel construction […]
Sensor processing unit integrates DSP to run AI algorithms and MEMs sensors on same silicon
STMicroelectronics announced the launch of the Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU) that combines a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) suited to run AI algorithms and MEMS sensor on the same silicon. In addition to reducing size over system-in-package devices and cutting power by up to 80%, merging sensor and AI puts electronic decision-making in the application Edge. Here, it […]
Case Study: Teledyne FLIR machine vision cameras
Manufacturing accounts for more than half of the world’s total gross world product (GWP) at $40 trillion, but 20% of every dollar spent goes to waste, according to manufacturing optimization company Instrumental. This represents a problem worth $8 trillion, or 10% of the GWP. Founded in 2015 by former Apple engineers, Instrumental has developed an […]
How can a MEMS microphone be used in harsh environments?
The answer depends on how harsh of an environment and how much protection is required. For a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) microphone, one of the most-harsh environments is the human body, since sweat and dirt can cause failures in traditional MEMS microphone architectures. Regarding the protection, the International Electrochemical Commission’s (IEC’s) IEC 60529 rating system defines different […]
Wireless switchgear for two-component injection moulding
无线没有电缆连接:根据这一原则,wireless switches, and sensors from steute guarantee safe, reliable, and cable-free signal transmission in a wide range of applications. One interesting area for this solution is plastic injection molding, especially multi-component processes which often involve machines with rotary plates. These plates enable the main part of the construction […]
Ultra-low-power IC supports accurate measurement of ECG, temperature, differential capacitance and optical signals
Ensilica has announced the ENS62020, an ultra-low-power healthcare sensor interface IC for monitoring vital signs in wearable healthcare and medical devices. The chip, which will be initially available with evaluation boards, has been created to meet the needs of a diverse array of home-use and single-use medical sensors – from oximeters to smart plasters – […]
Io Audio Technologies zero halogen jacket Cat 6 wire released by New Yorker Electronics
New Yorker Electronics has announced the availability of the Io Audio Technologies 8 Conductor Multi-Pair Cat6 Cable designed for longer maximum cable runs and increased signal integrity. With four twisted pairs of stranded 23 AWG conductors, it’s ideal for structured cabling and transmission of digital/analog signals for data, video and audio applications. The Io Audio […]
high-precision pressure transmitters feature extremely low-profile design
TDK Corporation presents the AVD series of new pressure transmitters, distinguishable by their extremely low-profile design and high precision. The transmitters with B58621V* ordering codes are available in three versions for different pressure measurement ranges including 0 to 16 mbar, 0 to 100 mbar, and 0 to 7 bar. The series offers high precision levels […]
Amphenol Fiber Systems MIL-PRF-28876 (M28876) connectors available from ICC
As an authorized value-added distributor for Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI), ICC now offers MIL-PRF-28876 (M28876) connectors with Black Hard Anodized PTFE (BHA-PTFE) plating. Conforming to MIL-PRF-28876 Revision E, the latest environmental standard for fiber optic interconnects, these robust connectors are ideal for Navy applications and other harsh environment systems. BHA-PTFE is a hard, durable […]
